Status:
valid
Authors:
Govaerts
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia4(3): 80 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423246
Common Names
- Hedysarum minimum
- Dwarf Hedysarum
- Dwarf Sweetvetch
Description
Hedysarum minimum (also called least sweetvetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can grow up to 12 inches tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of white to purple flowers. It is found in dry, open woods and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum minimum is an edible plant that is used in cooking and baking. It is a source of healthy fats and proteins.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum minimum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum minimum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Hedysarum minimum
Hedysarum minimum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Hedysarum minimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum minimum?
Hedysarum minimum
What is the common name of Hedysarum minimum?
Small Hedysarum
What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum minimum?
Hedysarum minimum is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the western Mediterranean region
Species in the Hedysarum genus
Hedysarum boreale,
Hedysarum occidentale,
Hedysarum sulphurescens,
Hedysarum neglectum,
Hedysarum sachalinense,
Hedysarum denticulatum,
Hedysarum caucasicum,
Hedysarum polybotrys,
Hedysarum branthii,
Hedysarum astragaloides,
Hedysarum atropatanum,
Hedysarum bellevii,
Hedysarum brahuicum,
Hedysarum bucharicum,
Hedysarum callithrix,
Hedysarum criniferum,
Hedysarum damghanicum,
Hedysarum elymaiticum,
Hedysarum falconeri,
Hedysarum halophilum,
Hedysarum hyrcanum,
Hedysarum ibericum,
Hedysarum kopetdaghi,
Hedysarum kotschyi,
Hedysarum lehmannianum,
Hedysarum maitlandianum,
Hedysarum mahrense,
Hedysarum micropterum,
Hedysarum minjanense,
Hedysarum papillosum,
Hedysarum plumosum,
Hedysarum praticolum,
Hedysarum renzii,
Hedysarum sauzakense,
Hedysarum sericatum,
Hedysarum singarense,
Hedysarum volkii,
Hedysarum wakhanicum,
Hedysarum cappadocicum,
Hedysarum boveanum,
Hedysarum argyrophyllum,
Hedysarum algidum,
Hedysarum brachypterum,
Hedysarum campylocarpon,
Hedysarum citrinum,
Hedysarum dahuricum,
Hedysarum dentatoalatum,
Hedysarum ferganense,
Hedysarum poncinsii,
Hedysarum fistulosum,
Species in the Fabaceae family